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favorable

[fey-ver-uh-buhl, feyv-ruh-] / ˈfeɪ vər ə bəl, ˈfeɪv rə- /




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UnitedHealth touted its “strong medical cost management and favorable reserve development” while conceding that people used medical services more frequently, a trend that has persisted since the pandemic ended.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Capitalizing on favorable pit position, Palou emerged from the lane just ahead of Rosenqvist.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Many species also migrate seasonally to stay within favorable temperature ranges.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

“The outlook could become less favorable, however, because Japanese bond yields have risen to decade-high levels,” the Fund said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The other story is much more favorable to Theseus.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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